How about eliminating them all together...?
It's starting to drive me nuts!!

MarkP

01-12-2006, 04:10 PM

Iíll go for it, but then what will we talk about..

east tx skier

01-12-2006, 04:12 PM

Fine by me. But don't you think you're being just the least bit overly sensitive to something that's rather insignificant in the grand scheme of things?

Workin' 4 Toys

01-12-2006, 04:13 PM

Iíll go for it, but then what will we talk about..

:uglyhamme I guess I hadn't thought about it like that...

MarkP

01-12-2006, 04:14 PM

:uglyhamme I guess I hadn't thought about it like that...But, you can, ah, count me in..

Workin' 4 Toys

01-12-2006, 04:15 PM

Fine by me. But don't you think you're being just the least bit overly sensitive to something that's rather insignificant in the grand scheme of things?
Nope......(Insert smilie sticking his tongue out);)

east tx skier

01-12-2006, 04:17 PM

I'll add that it's all pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

I don't care if it stays or goes. But if it's work for someone to remove it, I'm not going to ask or vote "yes" at the risk of creating work for someone else.

Sort of like walking into a house that's being built and pointing out problems (and you're not the one they're building it for).

east tx skier

01-12-2006, 04:19 PM

Nope......(Insert smilie sticking his tongue out);)

Okay, I'll just respond by saying read my previous post. Let them work on getting MC towels in the pro shop. Don't waste MC's time with this unless it amounts to no more than a click of the button.

You're just mad because Erk didn't make a creepy collage of you when you hit 2,359, right? :o

erkoehler

01-12-2006, 04:22 PM

I gotta have the post counter man :mad: what else will I post for :confused:

east tx skier

01-12-2006, 04:29 PM

Sorry, Erk. WFT doesn't like them, so they have to go. ;)

ski_king

01-12-2006, 04:42 PM

If the post counter were to disappear, then Erik's 66 posts so far today would be about nothing.

Or are they already?

erkoehler

01-12-2006, 04:52 PM

If the post counter were to disappear, then Erik's 66 posts so far today would be about nothing.

Or are they already?

Damn, 66 posts WOW! Where'd you find that info?

east tx skier

01-12-2006, 05:15 PM

Click your profile and "find all posts by this user."

vegashomeexpert

01-12-2006, 06:34 PM

If the post counts were removed, us newbies wouldn't know the hierarchy of the forum. And, based on that, we wouldn't know who is giving good info vs. bogus info. I've seen how you guy chase of bogus posters, and I appreciate it. Hope that makes more sense to you than it does to me. Don't know what I just wrote, but I know what I meant to write, if ya know what I mean. :confused:

rodltg2

01-12-2006, 06:37 PM

whats the post count im not getting it?

X-45

01-12-2006, 07:44 PM

I do like it when the old timers run off the trolls ;)

I can't tell you how many time I've deleted this link and keep coming back to see what a bunch of people I don't know are up to. Iís kind of like reality tv on the internet.

:smile: :steering:

COSkier

01-12-2006, 07:47 PM

Don't eliminate the post count now...I only have 10,063 more to catch east tx skier!

rodltg2

01-12-2006, 07:49 PM

i just looked at my own profile and realized ive been at this for over a year now. my gosh how time flies when your teamtalkin

jake

01-12-2006, 08:20 PM

I gotta have the post counter man :mad: what else will I post for :confused:

That's the whole problem with them.

Hoosier Bob

01-12-2006, 08:22 PM

I would agree some posts are a joke! Easty has earned all 10k. Most have posts like Wow, I agree, holy cow and you the man! No offense Mag :D . I am kidding! Easty always posts! He posts and does not simply respond. That being said some of us say way too much (me). Keep the posts, counts and usage. Very cool to know who has been around and who still has the MC blood pumping in their veins! Most of us begin stronger than we finish. Easty is in a marathon and has not even hit stride.
See yah!

BriEOD

01-12-2006, 09:04 PM

I would agree some posts are a joke! Easty has earned all 10k. Most have posts like Wow, I agree, holy cow and you the man! No offense Mag :D . I am kidding! Easty always posts! He posts and does not simply respond. That being said some of us say way too much (me). Keep the posts, counts and usage. Very cool to know who has been around and who still has the MC blood pumping in their veins! Most of us begin stronger than we finish. Easty is in a marathon and has not even hit stride.
See yah!
Hey HB, if Amy ever leaves Doug I'll make sure he gives you a call. Dude, get a room! 8p

jake

01-12-2006, 10:19 PM

There is a ton of useful info on this site....that's why I've visited it regularly for the past 3 years going back to the old site. That being said, I believe there is a high level of threadjacking and random non-value add posts. Makes it more difficult to get to the useful info.

The old site was actually better in terms of on-topic discussion and useful info. I'm thinking about all the old JimN threads that really helped me better understand my boat.

There's nothing wrong with the off-topic discussion, and posters on this site are very good about starting those threads in the right areas...but the off-topic discussion outweighs the on-topic by about 10 to 1, and much of it is pointless "thanks man"..."nice"..."wow". But, I'm gonna keep reading it all anyway, and I can't say I've minded some of the off-topic stuff....a certain swimsuit thread comes to mind.

That's just my opinion.

Workin' 4 Toys

01-12-2006, 10:33 PM

If the post counts were removed, us newbies wouldn't know the hierarchy of the forum.

I understand the concept. HOWEVER, for some reason, on this site, the GOAL to get more COMPLETELY eliminates its usefulness. IMO.
I don't even think about it, until post after post, and thread after thread are About this "ranking" number only. IN THEORY, the counter works, but IMO only in theory.
Whatever, I didn't "mean" to make a big stink about it, but ENOUGH already. Seems it has been blown out of proportion more than ever just in the last week or so.

Workin' 4 Toys

01-12-2006, 10:34 PM

whats the post count im not getting it?
I wish this were true for most.......
Maybe, these "rankings" should only be visible to newbies or visitors... If that were an option.;)

stump

01-13-2006, 10:06 AM

If the post counts were removed, us newbies wouldn't know the hierarchy of the forum. And, based on that, we wouldn't know who is giving good info vs. bogus info. I've seen how you guy chase of bogus posters, and I appreciate it. Hope that makes more sense to you than it does to me. Don't know what I just wrote, but I know what I meant to write, if ya know what I mean. :confused:
I usually stay out of stuff like this (see my post count) but I feel compelled to comment when the number of posts you have starts to be equated with your knowledge and dedication to these wonderful boats. I have gotten lots of excellent info. on this board, and it has come from members with a wide range of post counts. Just because some don't feel the need to "chime in" on various topics does not mean they are not well-read; they just choose to participate to a different degree when they feel that what they have to say is relevant to the discussion. Having said this, post counts are fun and do give a representation of how each member handles themselves on this board, but let's not attach too much relevance to them. I hope this doesn't offend , as it is not intended as a condemnation of any policies or practices on this board. Hierarchy can and should be determined by the respect we show each other, and what we do to help one another, not by how often we comment on what's going on.

sizzler

01-13-2006, 10:22 AM

WFT.....You're 11th man only gotta get past magred and your on the leaderboard 8p

in all seriousness ...it dont matter to me if we have them or not....my knowledge of the mechanical side is limited ...but i know that when enginenut or jimn are talkin' i listen...i dont look to their post count....i also know who to talk to about aerospace derived vynil protectorant or prop comparisons :cool: ....i will admit to posting on the off-topic probably more than i do on the others,,but hey,,i like a laugh....so shoot me......if you do ,the MVP (most valuable pornprovider) will be sadly missed

:rolleyes: :friday:

Leroy

01-13-2006, 10:25 AM

It's a counter, no more no less, people quickly know who has great info and who posts on Off Topic most (guilty). But regardless the count does show a dedication to MasterCraft and the MasterCraft owners. Even if you spend a lot of time in Off Topic, I still read all threads and pick up great info, how to's etc. I'm sorry, but don't think I could take all day sanding my teak or winterizing, but I know where that info is and use it when needed.

Let's face it this group is competitive in probably anything we do! :D

jayocheskey

01-13-2006, 10:29 AM

Fine by me. But don't you think you're being just the least bit overly sensitive to something that's rather insignificant in the grand scheme of things?

In the grand scheme of things?

jayocheskey

01-13-2006, 10:30 AM

I'll add that it's all pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

I don't care if it stays or goes. But if it's work for someone to remove it, I'm not going to ask or vote "yes" at the risk of creating work for someone else.

Sort of like walking into a house that's being built and pointing out problems (and you're not the one they're building it for).

AGAIN, "In the grand scheme of things."

east tx skier

01-13-2006, 10:33 AM

...I feel compelled to comment when the number of posts you have starts to be equated with your knowledge and dedication to these wonderful boats. I have gotten lots of excellent info. on this board, and it has come from members with a wide range of post counts. Just because some don't feel the need to "chime in" on various topics does not mean they are not well-read; they just choose to participate to a different degree when they feel that what they have to say is relevant to the discussion.

I couldn't agree more. There is clearly no correlation between the two.

east tx skier

01-13-2006, 10:35 AM

I understand the concept. HOWEVER, for some reason, on this site, the GOAL to get more COMPLETELY eliminates its usefulness. IMO.
I don't even think about it, until post after post, and thread after thread are About this "ranking" number only. IN THEORY, the counter works, but IMO only in theory.
Whatever, I didn't "mean" to make a big stink about it, but ENOUGH already. Seems it has been blown out of proportion more than ever just in the last week or so.

And here I was all ready to point out the irony of your starting yet another thread about post counts.

vegashomeexpert

01-13-2006, 10:42 AM

I usually stay out of stuff like this (see my post count) but I feel compelled to comment when the number of posts you have starts to be equated with your knowledge and dedication to these wonderful boats. I have gotten lots of excellent info. on this board, and it has come from members with a wide range of post counts. Just because some don't feel the need to "chime in" on various topics does not mean they are not well-read; they just choose to participate to a different degree when they feel that what they have to say is relevant to the discussion. Having said this, post counts are fun and do give a representation of how each member handles themselves on this board, but let's not attach too much relevance to them. I hope this doesn't offend , as it is not intended as a condemnation of any policies or practices on this board. Hierarchy can and should be determined by the respect we show each other, and what we do to help one another, not by how often we comment on what's going on.
It's all about perception. I agree with what you say. However, it "appears" that the heavy users here know more about their boats, have done more research, and tend to back up a lot of what they say with facts (attached links, pics, etc.) than most new people. If new people have the knowledge, they should chime in (IMO).

Cloaked

01-13-2006, 02:00 PM

Post Hos I tell ya'. :D

People like to hear themselves talk. Not that that is wrong.

Counts mean nothing, from those that have them as well as those that track them.

Then with that goes the reputation status. It all ties together with vBulletin's functions.... LOL...

Finally W4T has brought this to the table. :woohoo: :headbang:

And we finally got one more smiley to the limit.... Yeah boy!!!! :rolleyes:

Ric

01-13-2006, 02:21 PM

Post HO here!! I have nearly four thousand posts about nothing
Do not look to me for answers, hell I can't even take the time to figure out my dvd video camera!!

Workin' 4 Toys

01-13-2006, 04:20 PM

And here I was all ready to point out the irony of your starting yet another thread about post counts.
Or lack there of......

east tx skier

01-13-2006, 04:25 PM

It took me a few minutes, but I figured out that you weren't saying lack of irony, but rather lack of post counts.

Nice Avatar BTW. ;)

BriEOD

01-13-2006, 04:28 PM

That is a nice avatar W4T has. Hey man how was your birthday. Jan 1?

Workin' 4 Toys

01-13-2006, 04:30 PM

They say everything in Texas is bigger............:rolleyes:

PendO

01-13-2006, 04:30 PM

How about eliminating them all together...?
It's starting to drive me nuts!!

I'd just like a GD camera icon, then they can work on the post count!

Ric

01-13-2006, 04:32 PM

I'd just like a GD camera icon, then they can work on the post count!
you've post ho'd enough about the camera icon, when they fix it, they will take away your 500 camera icon posts :uglyhamme

Workin' 4 Toys

01-13-2006, 04:32 PM

That is a nice avatar W4T has. Hey man how was your birthday. Jan 1?
I'd say that one was ok. My real one Feb 30 is the best though.

BriEOD

01-13-2006, 04:34 PM

LOL!! Good one. :D

Andrť

01-13-2006, 04:35 PM

Can someone please post that picture of "Fighting over the Net and Specials Olympics" comparison?

east tx skier

01-13-2006, 05:01 PM

They say everything in Texas is bigger............:rolleyes:

Who are they? I'd like to show them my other certificate of achievment.

Hoosier Bob

01-13-2006, 05:58 PM

Is that how it's gonna be? You are not jealous are you? :D That's two!
PS. It's not like I started an "In Honor of you Doug" thread! Where's your room?
Hey HB, if Amy ever leaves Doug I'll make sure he gives you a call. Dude, get a room! 8p

BriEOD

01-13-2006, 06:24 PM

Is that how it's gonna be? You are not jealous are you? :D That's two!
PS. It's not like I started an "In Honor of you Doug" thread! Where's your room?
I figured that would get a rise out of you! :D I think I have a room on here somewhere that Doug started for me. He's my backup if Carla runs out on me. 8p

Hoosier Bob

01-13-2006, 06:26 PM

It has to be close enough to Indy and have a high speed hookup! :D
I figured that would get a rise out of you! :D I think I have a room on here somewhere that Doug started for me. He's my backup if Carla runs out on me. 8p

Workin' 4 Toys

01-13-2006, 06:27 PM

Who are they? I'd like to show them my other certificate of achievment.
"They" are those people that live in Texas. Not sure who else in the world uses that saying....;)

Hoosier Bob

01-13-2006, 06:35 PM

It is kind of like "WFT" around here it is "***!" :D
PS Wow! I can't even type it! It doesn't exist around here anymore either!
"They" are those people that live in Texas. Not sure who else in the world uses that saying....;)

PendO

01-13-2006, 07:16 PM

Just wanted to add to my post count!

Nothing really special about 915, just one more post w/o a camera icon.

rodltg2

01-13-2006, 07:20 PM

erk, you would only have to post 7 post a minute for an entire day to catch up to eastie

east tx skier

01-15-2006, 11:28 PM

"They" are those people that live in Texas. Not sure who else in the world uses that saying....;)

Ah, I see. I learn something new about my home state all the time.

erkoehler

01-15-2006, 11:30 PM

erk, you would only have to post 7 post a minute for an entire day to catch up to eastie

Dude, is that a challenge? Too bad TMC only allows 1 post every 30 seconds.....

jayocheskey

01-15-2006, 11:52 PM

Dude, is that a challenge? Too bad TMC only allows 1 post every 30 seconds.....

Is that true?

jayocheskey

01-15-2006, 11:54 PM

I tried to post this less than 30 seconds after my previous post. Warning message popper up. Had to wait 30 seconds. I hate it when I answer my own questions. It IS true.

erkoehler

01-15-2006, 11:56 PM

I tried to post this less than 30 seconds after my previous post. Warning message popper up. Had to wait 30 seconds. I hate it when I answer my own questions. It IS true.

I would have already started the challenge if it weren't true!!!!

BriEOD

01-16-2006, 08:45 AM

I would have already started the challenge if it weren't true!!!!
Erk, in all seriousness, we've got to find you a woman. :noface:

Ric

01-16-2006, 09:02 AM

Erk, in all seriousness, we've got to find you a woman. :noface:
it's going to happen for him, I just know it

Ric

01-16-2006, 09:04 AM

I tried to post this less than 30 seconds after my previous post. Warning message popper up. Had to wait 30 seconds. I hate it when I answer my own questions. It IS true.
this may be a top ten post ho secret but what the hell, I'll let it out of the bag... you CAN post within 30 seconds of each post IF you post in a different thread than the first post...